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GV55 KSJ

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,867 mi
Last recorded52,867 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KSJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 52,867 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 50,888 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 48,799 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 46,335 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 46,319 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 42,494 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 38,268 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 36,158 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 32,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 29,142 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 28,055 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,439 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,942 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,779 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 17,542 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 14,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 12,757 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 11,852 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 10,879 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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GV55 KSJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 75,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV55 KSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV55 KSJ registered?

GV55 KSJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is GV55 KSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 KSJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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